fussy (Meaning)

Wordnet

fussy (s)

annoyed and irritable

overcrowded or cluttered with detail

exacting especially about details

Webster

fussy (superl)

Making a fuss; disposed to make an unnecessary ado about trifles; overnice; fidgety.

fussy Sentence Examples

  1. The baby was extremely fussy and demanded constant attention.
  2. The fussy customer insisted on having her meal prepared a specific way.
  3. The manager was known to be fussy about the appearance of his employees.
  4. The fussy cat refused to eat anything but gourmet pet food.
  5. My grandmother was always fussy about her home and kept it spotlessly clean.
  6. The fussy patient repeatedly questioned the doctor's diagnosis and treatment plan.
  7. The fussy bride-to-be had a very specific vision for her wedding day.
  8. The fussy teacher graded every assignment with extreme scrutiny.
  9. The fussy travel agent refused to book any flights that didn't meet her high standards.
  10. The fussy fashion designer insisted on using only the finest materials in her designs.

FAQs About the word fussy

annoyed and irritable, overcrowded or cluttered with detail, exacting especially about detailsMaking a fuss; disposed to make an unnecessary ado about trifles;

restless, crabby, grumpy, displeased, dissatisfied, grouchy, irritable, querulous, nervous, twitchy

tolerant, gracious, good-natured, good-natured, uncomplaining, amiable, uncomplaining, forbearing, stoical, affable

The baby was extremely fussy and demanded constant attention.

The fussy customer insisted on having her meal prepared a specific way.

The manager was known to be fussy about the appearance of his employees.

The fussy cat refused to eat anything but gourmet pet food.